Craft Fairs & Farmers Markets in Massachusetts

The longest-running farmers' market in the area (since 1972) on the Amherst Town Common (Main and Boltwood). 2026 vendor applications closed (rolling); 2027 applications open mid-January 2027. SNAP/HIP accepted.

Seasonal farmers market; per state list, seeking ready-to-eat food vendors for 2026.

Held in Arlington Center on Wednesday afternoons, Arlington Farmers' Market runs June through October and is managed by Arlington EATS with a focus on food access—the market prioritizes fresh, local food for the whole community. Expect produce and prepared foods from local farmers and makers.

Town-wide community celebration along Massachusetts Ave (Pleasant St to Jason St), an Arlington tradition since 1976. Vendors and organizations apply for booths.

Beloved hilltown fall festival in the Berkshire foothills (since 1970) with 50+ juried craft/art exhibitors (jewelers, potters, glass blowers, woodworkers, basket makers), local food vendors, live music, and Pumpkingames. Proceeds fund need-based scholarships. Juried application via online form.

Weekly farm-based market on the Uptown Common; town Agricultural Committee runs vendor intake including processed-foods applications.

Town of Auburn Recreation & Culture holiday fair with 150+ craft vendors; Santa, activities, food.

Town-run market seeking fruit, vegetables, meat, and dairy vendors for 2026.

Spring edition of the Auburn Recreation & Culture craft fair series.

Held each July on Cape Cod, Barnstable County Fair is a seven-day summer staple featuring livestock shows, 4-H demos, agriculture exhibits, crafts, fair food, carnival rides, and the world's largest Demolition Derby. Named "Best Local Event of 2022" by the Cape Cod Times. Arts & crafts vendors welcome — applications available.

New or proposed 2026 market listed on the state vendor-seeking list.

Town-common market seeking vegetables, fruit, eggs, meat, specialty drinks, and crafters.

167th community ag fair on the Town Common with parade, exhibits, midway, vendor booths. Theme: "Stars, Stripes and Fair Nights." Vendor applications online by March 15. Estimated annual attendance 37,000-39,000.

Nonprofit producer-focused market on the Belchertown Common (no market 9/27 - Belchertown Fair weekend). Two winter markets planned 11/22/2026 and 12/13/2026. Listed in MA Dept of Ag "Markets Seeking Vendors 2026."

Seasonal market; per state list, seeking prepared food, microgreens, and non-food vendors/artisans for 2026.

24-acre Berkshire Botanical Garden grounds transformed into a fall celebration with 50 artisan craft vendors, regional food trucks, plant sale, "Accessorize" pop-up clothing shop, pony rides, hay maze, petting zoo, square dancing, live music.

Held in Stockbridge, the 49th annual Plants-and-Answers Plant Sale runs each May, serving the Berkshires for nearly half a century as a Mother's Day weekend tradition since 1977. SpringFest debuts Saturday alongside the sale for the first time—craft vendors, food trucks, petting zoo, pony rides, face painting, lawn games, and a Maypole dance draw shoppers to the Garden's 24-acre campus. Sale vendors source perennials, annuals, herbs, and pollinator-friendly plants curated by BBG horticulture staff. Proceeds support the Garden's education programs. Vendor list includes makers like Calcite & Comfrey, Carlson Creates, Farm Girl Garage, Hoffman Bread, Rustic Woodcraft, and Vine Gate Lavender.

Indoor winter farmers market at Housy Dome, 1064 Main Street, Housatonic, with locally grown/produced gifts and foods (vegetables, cheese, meat, baked goods, more). SNAP/EBT accepted; market-match program.

Once-a-month holiday market featuring 40+ vendors of late-season produce, meats, cheese, prepared foods, holiday goods, gifts. At Muddy Brook Elementary, 318 Monument Valley Rd. Long waitlist for farmer booths.

Flagship 10th anniversary event of Berkshire Pride. Parade starts at Park Square through downtown Pittsfield to Pittsfield Common Park. Free family-friendly festival with live music, drag performances, advocacy booths, and local vendors.

Held each July 4th weekend, the Berkshires Arts Festival has become a summer institution — the place for artists to meet thousands of potential clients who appreciate and support the arts community. The event includes around 200 artists and craftspeople. Artists from around the globe show works in ceramics, wood, jewelry, metal, leather, fiber and more. At Ski Butternut in Great Barrington, the venue offers indoor air-conditioned space, large white tents, outdoor space, abundant free parking, and specialty foods. Free camping on site.

Bringing fresh, local goods since 2009, Beverly Farmers' Market operates Mondays at Odell Veterans Memorial Park with live music, offering local fruits, veggies, microgreens, seafood, herbs, baked goods, beef, pork, poultry, beef jerky, plants, handmade soap, jewelry, home goods, leather goods, and empanadas. Central to downtown Beverly, located near the Beverly Depot MBTA stop and only a 15-minute walk to the beach. Free parking after 4 pm at the Depot.

Market repeatedly voted Best Farmers Market in MA by American Farmland Trust; dairy, produce, meats, plants, herbs, baked goods, handmade artisan crafts, local foods & beverages; SNAP match up to $25. Closed Labor Day. Separate Farm, Prepared Food, and Crafter/Artisan applications.

Historic agricultural fair in Blandford (Hampden County hilltowns) - one of MA's oldest, with livestock, midway, food, music, art show, demolition derby, horse show, goat show, and craft vendors. Western Mass's only truck pulls.

Boston Public Market is a year-round indoor market in downtown Boston seeking permanent and pop-up vendors who grow, raise, catch, or produce quality products in Massachusetts and New England. Permanent vendors lease space for a minimum of six months; pop-up opportunities are also available for products grown or handmade in New England, ideally using locally-sourced materials. Strong foot traffic from downtown shoppers.